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Lisa Riley reveals battle to shed a stone of loose skin

She shed 12 stone after putting herself on a strict diet and gruelling exercise regime for 18 months.But despite being thrilled with her weight loss, [...]

UK mothers among world’s worst for harming baby by boozing

British women are among the most likely in the world to harm their unborn baby by drinking during pregnancy, figures show (Stock image)British women are [...]

Inside the Snapchat Surgeon’s operating room

Once, plastic surgery was taboo.These days going under the knife is like getting a (very expensive) haircut (with side effects).And now, a soaring number of [...]

End of postcode lottery for cataracts treatment

Thousands of patients will be offered cataract surgery under the first national guidelines to end the ‘lottery’ in treatment.In a victory for the Mail, the [...]

Line-dancing is better than a walk to fight Alzheimer’s

Dancing can help fight off the loss of brainpower as we ageAfter 70, we lose 1% volume in brain region which controls memory every yearIt [...]

Getting on the plane first is bad for your health says ASU

Priority boarding on a plane is bad for your health and increases the likelihood of spreading diseases, a study revealed.Most airlines board by zones starting [...]

How to try the ‘fasting diet’ in a healthy way

The benefits of restricting calories on health and extending life span are well established. Fasting has been used for thousands of years for spiritual and health [...]

Postpartum depression affects MEN too

Postpartum depression has become more visible as celebrity moms including Brooke Shields, Drew Barrymore and Chrissy Teigen have publicly shared their struggles with feeling sad [...]

Women with pre-eclampsia could face effects years on

Women who suffer pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have a higher risk of potentially fatal heart disease decades after their pregnancy, a new study claims.Researchers at the [...]

Does new protein shake to REVERSE hair loss work?

Help Hair Whey Protein Shake is hormone free - other muscle-building drinks rich in growth hormones have been blamed for causing baldnessA new protein shake [...]

Eat seasonal produce for better gut health

Eating a diet of produce that is in season can boost your gut health, a new study suggests.Researchers have studied an indigenous group of people [...]

The caveman ‘Victoria’s Secret’ diet gives glowing skin

Adopting the caveman, or paleo, diet for a month gave journalist Susannah Taylor glowing skin and a celebrity-worthy physique (and she allowed herself a few [...]

‘Exercise pill’ tricks body into thinking its worked out

Scientists have developed a pill that tricks the body into responding as though it has exercised. In 'groundbreaking research', they have identified for the first time [...]

Does gut bacteria cause autism? Pathogens alter the brain

Due to a three-way relationship between the brain, gut and hormone cortisolThis mechanism is thought to influence how 'messages' are communicatedBacteria in feces influences hormones [...]

Are these the ONLY twins with uncombable hair syndrome?

Nine-year-old twins are two of around 100 children worldwide with a rare condition that means their wild blonde locks are impossible to tame.Agnetha and Anja [...]

Woman lost 20 kilos and became a personal trainer

When her weight loss journey first began, Tori Smith avoided taking fitness classes because she felt too intimidated - and opted for yoga instead.But one [...]

Sugar could be just as addictive as cocaine

Sugar could be just as addictive as cocaine, research has suggested.It has a similar effect on the brain to powerful illegal drugs, scientists warned.It means [...]

Can chemicals in sofas stop you getting pregnant?

Chemicals found in sofas, car seats and even yoga mats may be making it harder for women to become pregnant.Flame retardants used in furniture escape [...]

Kyle Sandilands to lose ’20 to 25 kilos’ with Jeff Fenech

A heartfelt plea from former personal trainer and good friend Jeff Fenech has inspired Kyle Sandilands to shed some weight.Calling-in to KIIS FM's Kyle and [...]

Exoskeleton suit helps children with cerebral palsy walk

An exoskeleton suit has helped children with cerebral palsy to walk.Experts tested the device on seven children that are suffering from the disorder in a [...]

Aetna sued for revealing scores of patients’ HIV statuses

Health insurer Aetna revealed the HIV status of patients in several states by mailing envelopes with a large, clear window that showed confidential information, a [...]

Concussed athletes allowed to return before healed

College athletes who suffer head injuries are being given medical clearance to return to play before their brains are fully healed, a new study warns.Brain [...]

Minnesota girl with no arms learns to ride a bike

A five-year-old girl with no arms has defied all odds by learning how to ride a bike.R.E. Pranke was born with bilateral phocomelia, which is [...]

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop is accused of deceptive marketing

Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness website Goop has been accusing of making 'deceptive' and 'unsubstantiated' claims about the health benefits of various products in order to promote [...]

Health disparities in Appalachia are growing

The 25 million people who live in the Appalachian mountains are in worse health than all other Americans in almost every way possible, a new [...]

Mother-of-two’s leg weighs an astonishing 132lbs

A woman's leg has swelled to enormous proportions in a potentially-deadly condition. Rezia Begum's, 40, right leg weighs around 132lbs (60kg) due to suspected elephantiasis.The mother-of-two, from [...]

Walking can improve mood due to our hunter-gatherer roots

The mere act of putting one foot in front of the other for a few minutes can significantly boost our mood, a study has discovered.And [...]

Newcastle student chose fitness over partying to bulk up

A student desperate to look like a catwalk model swapped her excessive workouts and calorie counting for more food and muscle building exercises to bulk [...]

Indian boy’s shoulder was pierced by a 12-inch-rod

Doctors in India have successfully removed a 12-inch iron rod from a boy's shoulder after he fell while playing at school.Lalit Kumar, 12, from Greater [...]

Woman was bullied for a birthmark that covered 80% of her

A woman cruelly nicknamed a 'monkey' by bullies has learnt to embrace a huge birthmark that almost covers her entire body.Beatriz Pugliese, 22, from São [...]

Grandad who lost 13st is Slimming World’s Man of the Year

A grandfather has lost 13st 7lbs after being mortified to discover he was too big to fit in a plane seat - and now he's [...]

Albany woman sheds 196lbs and friends don’t recognise her

A woman who gorged on three huge evening meals every day has completely transformed her body after losing 196lbs (14st).Erin Hulick claimed she had no [...]

First health app checks glucose levels without blood

The world's first health app could monitor people's glucose levels without breaking the skin - a development which has been described as the 'holy grail' [...]

Woman almost lost her sight after SCRATCHING HER NOSE

A mother-of-two almost died after scratching her nose caused a life-threatening infection that ravaged her face.Anita Clark, 50, was terrified when her face doubled in [...]

Woman has overcome her steroid cream addiction

A woman has confessed to being addicted to steroid creams that left her virtually skinned alive, 'looking like a burns victim' and in too much [...]

Lithium in tap water may lower the risk of dementia

People with higher levels of lithium in their drinking water have a lower risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. Lithium - currently used as a [...]